Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber

'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title. Watercolor, acrylic ink, and colored pencil illustrations are bright and bold reader's will almost feel the warmth and comfort inside the golden hive. Every page also offers facts about bumble bees and their behavior. Huber's language is descriptive and gorgeously reminiscent of the bee's flight itself. Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksĪ genuinely satisfying early science book for young readers-right down to the index on the endpapers. Lovelock’s mixed-media art is simply stunning, pairing compositions of vigorous graphic strength with delicate watercolor mottling and precise biological detail. The prose is polished and informative and the secondary tidbits are often quite fascinating. There are many fine books on this insect, but this one will be welcome in libraries that can use just a little more for children in the early grades. The realistic figure of the bee contrasts with soft, impressionistic backgrounds in orange and gold, blue and green hues. The well-paced text is set in warm, bright scenes. His handsome, respectful volume deserves a place on the shelf. One of the most informative picture books about honey bees, this is surely among the most beautiful as well. Meanwhile, small-type sentences on each spread add intriguing related facts about honey bees. The lively, realistic story is enhanced with apt imagery and vivid turns of phrase. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.This brightly illustrated picture book achieves a good deal. This wonderful introduction to one of the coolest lizards on the planet will captivate amateur scientists. And even beyond its escape abilities, the gecko is fascinating, with feet covered in tiny hairs for gripping (even upside down!) and eyes that it cleans with its tongue. The gecko is more than a match for its pursuers, using clever camouflage and dropping its tail as a decoy to evade them.

Hawks, rats, and snakes would love to catch one for their dinner, but the gecko's amazing ability to protect itself and outsmart predators keeps it safe from day to day. Meet the gecko, the escape artist of the lizard world.

Booklist (starred review)Follow the flight of a honey bee as she searches for nectar to sustain her hive and, along the way, pollinates flowers to produce seeds and fruits. The creators of the award-winning Flight of the Honey Bee team up again for a look at a remarkable lizard: the gecko. One of the most informative picture books about honey bees, this is surely among the most beautiful as well.

Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber